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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Forté dead: Grammy-nominated musician known for work with the Fugees dies at 50

John Forte appears at the Fall 2013 Nanette Lepore Runway Show in New York on Feb. 13, 2013. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP, File) - (Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP)

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, celebrated for his work with the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at the age of 50. He was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, police confirmed.

Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin stated there were no signs of foul play or a "readily apparent cause of death." The state medical examiner's office is now investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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